For March 2026, several top organisations across South Africa are offering exciting internship opportunities for graduates and job-seeking youth.
From finance and banking to government departments, these programmes aim to equip young people with practical workplace skills and career exposure.
Johannesburg City Park, the City of Johannesburg, and Vodacom are opening doors in the financial sector, while government institutions such as the Department of Roads and Transport are also recruiting interns across different sectors.
These internships vary in length, stipend, and entry requirements, but all offer a valuable first step into the workforce.
JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO – MUNICIPAL YOUTH GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS (60 Posts)
CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2026
ABOUT: Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites youth to apply for 60 Municipal Youth Graduate Programme positions in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen
- Unemployed graduate
- Resident of Johannesburg
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG – ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 19 February 2026
ABOUT: The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students residing in Johannesburg communities to apply for the Student Internship Circular 004/2026 in the Group Finance Department: Asset Management at 66 Jorissen Place, Johannesburg.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Johannesburg resident
- Finance/Asset Management qualification
- Unemployed
APPLY: https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work/Jobs-and-Vacancies/2026 Internships.aspx
MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL TREASURY – INTERNSHIPS 2026/27
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2026 at 23:59
ABOUT: Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury invites unemployed graduates residing in Mpumalanga to apply for the 2026/27 Internship Programme.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Mpumalanga resident
- Unemployed graduate
- South African citizen
APPLY: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za/
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT – INTERNSHIPS
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2026
ABOUT: The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Policy, Legislation, Research and Knowledge Management Internship Programme (2025–2027) at Head Office, Johannesburg.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Unemployed graduate
- South African citizen
- Relevant qualification in policy, research, or knowledge management
APPLY: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/
CIPC – CORPORATE EDUCATION AND VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE INTERNSHIPS
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 26 February 2026
ABOUT: 12-month Graduate Internship Programme at Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) in Pretoria, Gauteng with a stipend of R12,000 per month. Offers practical workplace experience in Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance division.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Age 18-35 years
- South African citizen
- Unemployed
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, Digital Communication, Media Studies, or Communications
- No prior work experience in field of study
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
APPLY: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job (online only; no faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications). For assistance: CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074/7197/7076/7180
UNIVERSITIES SOUTH AFRICA – RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INTERNSHIP
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2026
ABOUT: 12-month internship programme for reception and administrative support at Universities South Africa in Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen
- Unemployed graduate
- Administrative or office management qualification
APPLY: Email CV to recruitment@usaf.ac.za by close of business on 27 February 2026
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR (COMPENSATION FUND) – INTERNSHIPS 2026/2028 (85+ Posts)
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2026
ABOUT: 24-month internship programme for unemployed graduates across all provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape). Stipend R7,860.50 per month. Various roles including Finance, Medical Services, Admin Assistance, Claims Registration, Medical Payments, HR Management, Legal Support, Supply Chain Management, and more.
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen
- Unemployed
- Never participated in any internship programme before
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in relevant field (Public Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, HR Management, Nursing, Operations Management, etc.)
APPLY: https://www.labour.gov.za/graduate-internship-programmes-for-the-period-of-24-months
VODACOM – EARLY CAREERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: Applications closed (next intake June 2026 for 2027)
ABOUT: 12-month fixed-term contract providing workplace experience with a structured training programme. Start dates are 1 February and 1 March 2026 (already started).
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen by birth
- 26 years old or younger
- 0-1 year working experience post-studies
- Minimum 65% aggregate for completed/most recent academic results
- Minimum B-degree (B.Com, BSc, B.Tech) NQF 7
- 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6) considered only in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Information Systems/IT
NOTE: Applications for 2026 intake have closed. Visit www.vodacom.com in June 2026 for 2027 intake.
TOTALENERGIES – INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: Apply soon
ABOUT: 18-month internship programme offering full and realistic view of workplace culture and integrating academic preparation with professional challenges. Various roles available.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Logistics Intern – Transport
Apply Online for the Logistics Internship – Transport
Finance Intern- Reporting
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Reporting
Intern – HSSE Operations
Apply Online for the Internship – HSSE Operations
Finance Intern- Budget
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Budget
Corporate Affairs – Intern
Apply Online for the Corporate Affairs – Internship
Digital Data Intern
Apply Online for the Digital Data Internship
Finance Intern – Inventory
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Inventory
Finance Intern – Procurement
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Procurement
Finance Intern – Pricing
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Pricing
Lubricants & Specialities Intern – Operations
Apply Online for the Lubricants & Specialities Internship – Operations
Finance Intern – Asset
Apply Online for the Finance Internship – Asset
Intern – HSSE Safety
Apply Online for the Internship – HSSE Safety
Human Resources Facilities Intern
Apply Online for the Human Resources Facilities Internship
UNISA – 12-MONTH INTERNSHIPS
COUNTRY: South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026 (application deadline 01 March 2026)
ABOUT: 12-month internship for unemployed South African citizens with UNISA qualification (NQF 6+), stipend R127,576 per annum. Locations: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Nelspruit, Eastern Cape (East London/Gqeberha).
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen
- Age ≤35 years
- UNISA qualification (NQF 6+)
- No experience required
- Disability-friendly
- National Diploma or Degree in ICT/Computer Science (also Admin, Business, Public Administration for other departments)
APPLY: https://www.unisa.ac.za/static/corporate_web/Content/About/Service%20departments/HR/vacancies/docs/Internship%20advert%20draft%202026%20Daile%20Advert.pdf . Submit CV, one-page motivation letter, certified ID, Matric certificate, academic record (PDF only). Contact: Mulanga Munyaradzi (012 433 9542), Nomsa Mahlangu (012 421 2531)
